The ruins of a recently discovered wine cellar in a Canaanite palace that dates back to approximately 1700 B.C., near the modern town of Nahariya in northern Israel. Researchers found 40 ceramic jars, each big…
London, March 7 (IANS) Researchers have found that a blood test may be able to sound early warning bells that patients with advanced melanoma skin cancer are suffering from relapse. “Being able to spot the…
New York, March 7 (IANS) Nearly 49 percent American smartphone users have either broken or lost their devices summing up to almost 230,685,172 broken or lost mobile phones, a study by the US-based Verizon and…
London, March 7 (IANS) The impact of human activities on the Earth has triggered a new geological era, the Anthropocene, which is marked by the spread of man-made materials such as aluminium, concrete, plastic, and…
New York, March 7 (IANS) Students in the US two to three times more often describe male professors as “brilliant” and “genius” than female professors, new research has found. “Male professors were described more often…
New York, March 7 (IANS) Scientists believe that humans possess the unique ability to imagine a never-before-seen object or concept, but there is little that we know about the neurological mechanism behind it. A new…
New York, March 7 (IANS) Having high-protein foods makes you feel fuller between meals, an important factor that can ultimately help you reduce overall calorie consumption and reduce weight, suggests new research. Higher protein loads…
New York, March 7 (IANS) Are you making your toddler an over-achiever? Beware! According to a new study, the increasing academic stress on younger children is likely to be the reason behind the high prevalence…
Toronto, March 7 (IANS) Researchers from University of British Columbia have identified a common ancestral gene that enabled the evolution of advanced life over a billion years ago and without which, the life on our…
London, March 7 (IANS) The formation of tiny bubbles around the head of ultrasonic scalers, used by dentists to remove built-up plaque, is key to the cleaning process, researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have revealed….
London, March 6 (IANS) Researchers have warned that immersion in virtual reality (VR) can cause behavioural changes in consumers that may last even after they leave the virtual environment. The technological capacity for generating virtual…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Obesity and eating fatty food are significant risk factors for many types of cancer. A new study has revealed that a high-fat diet makes the cells of the intestinal lining…
London, March 6 (IANS) The level of oxytocin hormone is responsible for mother-pup bonding in seals, reveals a study that holds the key to understanding the differences in maternal behaviour in humans. Scientist Dr Kelly…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Exposure to third-hand smoking can cause insulin resistance, a precursor to Type-2 diabetes in non-smokers, especially kids and senior people, researchers have warned after conducting a study on mice. The…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Common asthma symptoms are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens, a study has found. A study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan state…
London, March 6 (IANS) Offering new insights into the mystery of how our brain handles numbers, new research has found that small numbers are processed on the right side of the brain, while large numbers…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Consuming foods and beverages with a high glycemic index, such as white bread or bagels, corn flakes and puffed rice, is linked with an increased risk of developing lung cancer,…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Decreased opioid use prior to joint replacement surgery has been linked with improved patient satisfaction and outcomes, fewer complications and a reduced need for post-surgical opioids, according to two new…
New York, March 6 (IANS) Digital fitness devices help orthopaedic patients monitor their activity levels, medication use, weight, sleep patterns, rehabilitation progress, and other personal health data, ultimately empowering them to improve clinical outcomes, according…
London, March 6 (IANS) New technologies have been “hyped” by the aviation industry and media as the key to sustainable air travel, perpetuating a culture of non-accountability for increased emissions and subsequent environmental damage, says…